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2008 Subaru Impreza Owner Comments

Impreza

miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was notified by Subaru in June or July of 2016 that the passenger side airbag in my vehicle may have a defective takata inflators. I was instructed to not have anyone ride in the passenger seat until it is replaced. I have contacted my dealer (where I purchased the car) several times (in person and over the phone) and been told there are no replacement parts available from takata and no time-line for reveiving them. This is my 25 year old daughter's only transportation. She has been driving this potentially life-endangering car since she was 17 years old. "this is ridiculous!!! how long will we need to wait to correct this flagrantly negligent act on the part of takata and the auto industry" there has been no offer from Subaru or takata to compensate us or provide another vehicle. I was told that because my daughter was not yet 25 at the time of the recall that they would not even offer a rental vehicle. This is ridiculous and takata should be held more accountable.

Impreza

miles

Takata recall. Subaru issued notice in July that the vehicle was not safe and would be repaired, but now has not followed up. I called the number listed on their website and with the NHTSA today to follow up (during their listed business hours). The message states they are closed and disconnects my call. They have not taken measures to repair the vehicle and will not answer my call.

Impreza

miles

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacture exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Impreza

miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. Subaru dealership has been unable to estimate when the remedy will be available, more than two months after notifying me of the defect with the takata-sourced passenger side frontal air bag. In the meantime, we are told not to allow passengers in the front passenger seat. The loss of passenger capacity is disruptive to the Transport of my family and a school carpool. I believe Subaru is obligated to tell customers exactly when these vehicles will again be safe.

Impreza 4-cyl

miles

Letter from congresswoman frankel on behalf of constituent re 2008 Subaru Impreza takata airbag recall issues. The consumer received a recall letter, regarding the air bags. However, the parts were not available. Updated 09/21/16.

Impreza

miles

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Impreza

80,500 miles

The contact owned a 2008 Subaru Impreza. While driving in inclement weather, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The driver suffered from a concussion from hitting the driver side window. Medical attention was required. The failure mileage was approximately 80,500.

Impreza

8,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that another vehicle came across three lanes of oncoming traffic and caused a crash. The other vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained major injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the impact did not meet the specifications that would warrant air bag deployment. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

Impreza

miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was involved in a direct head-on mvc traveling 35 mph(at time of impact). The front passenger was wearing the seatbelt appropriately. The airbags did not deploy and the front passenger's head made contact with dash. This passenger did sustain a moderate neck injury presenting the following morning requiring evaluation and treatment in an emergency department. There was significant damage to the front of the car and the car is not drivable.

Impreza

200 miles

2008 Subaru Impreza front passenger air bag sensor turns off and on while my wife 5'1" 110 lbs sits in front passenger seat. Dealership originally stated the sensor is set to detect 80lbs. Dealership is now stating sensor is set to 125 lbs and nothing can be done to remedy this situation.

Impreza

3,856 miles

The passenger air bag on my new 2008 Subaru Impreza hatchback which I purchased July 27, 2008 is set for a 125 pound person according to the dealer. My wife weighs between 120 and 130 pounds so the bag goes on and off intermittently and randomly.

Impreza

Impreza

15,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza. While stopped at a red light, a drunk driver struck the contact's vehicle head on towards the front passenger side. The drunk driver was traveling 55 mph at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained a large amount of damage and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer of the vehicle. The vehicle is currently located at a shop being repaired. The driver and one adult passenger were both airlifted to the hospital; however, the injuries were non critical. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 15,000.

Impreza

3,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminates to the on position intermittently. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer twice, but the cause of the failure was not identified. There are no recalls on the vehicle relating to this failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 5,500 and failure mileage was 3,000.

Impreza

miles

2008 Subaru Impreza with bad airbag protection on passenger side. Passenger airbag sensor sporadically goes on and off when his wife is in the passenger seat. He states it isn't safe for adults that may weigh 125 pounds.

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